Malasakit Centers one-stop-shops for med aid, not for Covid-19 Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Thursday belied misinformation circulating on social media about Malasakit Centers, clarifying that no donations are accepted or distributed in these centers. “There are no donations … Continue reading BONG GO slams “fake news” versus Malasakit Centers
Senator Christopher Lawrence Go will undergo a self-quarantine after having contact with a House lawmaker who tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). In a statement issued Wednesday night, Go said he would follow quarantine protocols even though he is … Continue reading Go to undergo self-quarantine
To monitor ‘Bayanihan to Heal as One Act’ implementation As the country undergoes strict quarantine measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Wednesday said he will ensure that the government cash … Continue reading BONG GO: ANTI-COVID-19 CASH FUND FOR POOREST OF POOR
President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a law that allows him special powers to step up the government’s fight against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). In a text message sent to reporters early Wednesday morning, Senator Christopher Lawrence Go confirmed that … Continue reading Duterte inks law on special powers to address Covid-19
“Mahirap maging mahirap. Kaya huwag na natin sila mas pahirapan pa” These were the words of Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go as he quoted a taxi driver who was interviewed on TV recently explaining the plight of the poor while … Continue reading BONG GO TO GOVT AGENCIES: Prioritize aid to most vulnerable sectors
President to exercise powers necessary to fight coronavirus The House of Representatives on Monday night, March 23, approved on third and final reading a bill declaring a national emergency and granting President Rodrigo Duterte additional powers to address the coronavirus … Continue reading House, Senate okay special powers for Duterte to address Covid-19 crisis
Urges public to cooperate with authorities and follow guidelines Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go lauded President Rodrigo Duterte’s order to grant hazard pay to government personnel who physically report for work while the enhanced community quarantine is being implemented to … Continue reading BONG GO LAUDS DUTERTE FOR HAZARD PAY GRANT TO GOVT PERSONNEL ON DUTY VS. COVID-19
Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go has expressed his support for a proposed proclamation to hold a National Week of Prayer on the fourth week of March. The proposal outlines that the National Week of Prayer would unite all Filipinos, regardless … Continue reading Bong Go supports proposal for National Week of Prayer
Senator Christopher Lawrence Go on Friday called on the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to expedite the processing of new diagnostic kits for Covid-19. Go made the call in a statement as … Continue reading BONG GO TO RITM, FDA: Speed up okay of Covid-19 test kits
“It’s pathetic if we cannot help them” Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Thursday echoed the call of his fellow lawmakers for the government to release the compensation of job order (JO) and contract of service (COS) workers affected by … Continue reading GO: Compensate gov’t job order, contractual employees
Calls on DOF, BIR to extend tax deadline Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Tuesday appealed to the Department of Finance and the Bureau of Internal Revenue to extend the deadline for the filing of annual Income Tax Returns (AITRs). … Continue reading GO COMES TO AID OF TAXPAYERS AMID COVID-19 CRISIS
